2012 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · R7 NEU
2012 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 102,232 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R7 NEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 102,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R7 NEU Mileage History
- 18/08/202380,792 mi
- 16/08/202490,374 mi+9,582 mi
- 16/08/202490,374 mi
- 30/07/202597,967 mi+7,593 mi
- 05/08/2026102,232 mi+4,265 mi
Average of roughly 7,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R7 NEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (R7 NEU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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